mi hermano menor
/mi eɾmano menoɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "my little brother" is mi hermano menor.
This phrase refers to a brother who is younger than the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), hermano (brother) and menor (younger/minor).
Which one should you use?
Mi hermano menor is the opposite of mi hermano mayor, which means "my older brother".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term Mi carnalito is used to mean "my little brother". In Argentina, Mi hermanito is commonly used to say "my little brother" and in Peru, Mi hermano menor is widely used.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi eɾmano menoɾ/
Did you know?
- The word hermano eventually replaced the Old Spanish word fradre, which was based on the Latin word fratēr.
- In Mexico, calling a brother carnal or carnalito relates to the word carne (meat) and refers to sharing the same flesh.
- Spanish speakers often use hermano or hermanito to refer to a very close friend who is not biologically related.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano menor tiene doce años.My little brother is twelve.This sentence shows how to use mi hermano menor to state a brother's age.Tatoeba #5905091 by baudelaire, translation #12911256 by araneo
- Mi hermano menor sabe leer inglés.My little brother can read English.This sentence uses mi hermano menor to describe a brother's ability to read English.Tatoeba #2456701 by marcelostockle, translation #278552 by CK
- Mi hermano menor pidió algo de dinero.My little brother asked for some money.This sentence shows mi hermano menor being used when a brother asks for money.Tatoeba #1781217 by marcelostockle, translation #278520 by CK
- Este es mi hermano menor, Juan. Tiene diez años.This is my younger brother, Juan. He is ten years old.
- Quiero presentarte a mi hermanito, Alejandro. Es un niño muy inteligente.I want to introduce you to my little brother, Alejandro. He is a very intelligent boy.
- Oye, ¿has visto a mi bro? Estoy esperando a mi hermano menor.Hey, have you seen my bro? I am waiting for my younger brother.
- Mi hermanito y yo vamos a salir a pasear este fin de semana. ¡Vamos a divertirnos mucho!My little brother and I are going to go for a walk this weekend. We are going to have a lot of fun!
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about their families at a cafe.
- Sofía¿Tienes hermanos?Do you have siblings?
- JavierSí, tengo un hermano mayor y mi hermano menor vive en Madrid.Yes, I have an older brother and my little brother lives in Madrid.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! ¿Es estudiante?That's great! Is he a student?
- JavierSí, estudia medicina.Yes, he studies medicine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
